Leadership Tutor

2 weeks ago

Blakenhall West Midlands, United Kingdom SMART Education Recruitment Full time

SEN Tutor - Down Syndrome | Wolverhampton | £26.62 per hour | 12 hours per week

SMART Education are looking for a committed and experienced SEN Tutor with a real passion to support vulnerable, at risk and disengaged learners We are currently recruiting for an experienced tutor to support a KS3 student with down syndrome, who is working below age expected academic ability. The role will involve working in the student’s home setting and will be supporting all core subjects; English, Maths and Science across two hours of tuition per day.

This role is perfect for an SEND experienced individual who has prior knowledge delivering tuition using down syndrome specific learning strategies with a tailored approach to individual ability and need. Prior knowledge supporting students with SEN needs, speech and language difficulties, challenging behaviours, Makaton/ British Sign Language is desirable. The role will involve providing a creative, flexible and individualised approach to raise the young person’s engagement in learning.

You will be required to:

Working 1:1 with students who have various special educational needs and may exhibit challenging behaviours

Conduct tutoring sessions with a focus on sensory activities/learning

Create a calm and positive learning environment

Build a strong rapport with both the YP and their families

Complete a home tuition report after sessions that outlines progress of the student

You will get planning and preparation time with each referral to support you in being able to develop; creative and individualised focused tutoring lessons

Supporting the young person’s re-engagement in education

Person Specification:

A QTS or equivalent and experience as a tutor is essential

Relevant experience with supporting children/young people with Down Syndrome

Makaton or BSL knowledge is desirable

Experience, Knowledge and Understanding of working with children/young people with additional learning needs; SEN, SEMH, MLD, SLD

Experience and understanding of strategies on how to manage challenging behaviour / self-regulate emotions

An enhanced DBS on the update service or the willingness to acquire one

Experience, Knowledge and Understanding of Safeguarding practices

SMART Education recruits into Teaching Jobs in Birmingham and across the West Midlands, and into Home Tutor jobs across the UK.

If you are a teacher, TA, Lecturer, SEN specialist, cover supervisor and are looking for work opportunities, then call SMART EDUCATION today.

SMART EDUCATION is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All successful applicants will be required to undertake an enhanced DBS check.

Many thanks

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